LONDON: The Pakistan High Commission in London organized a Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir Seminar on Friday, condemning India’s unilateral and illegal actions of August 5, 2019, where it revoked the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The seminar witnessed the participation of UK Parliamentarians, members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora, prominent locals, representatives of human rights organizations, and media representatives.
In his address, High Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Faisal highlighted the plight of the Kashmiri people and asked the international community to pay attention to the ongoing human rights abuses committed by the Indian forces in IIOJK. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the self-determination cause of the Kashmiri people.
Dr. Faisal strongly condemned India’s illegal actions that led to the revocation of IIOJK’s special status. He emphasized India’s tactics of land grab, eviction of locals, media suppression, and other efforts to alter the demography, culture, and political identity of the region.
Humanitarian Crisis in Occupied Kashmir
Expressing gratitude to individuals and organizations worldwide advocating for the rights and dignity of the Kashmiri people, the High Commissioner stressed the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis and work towards a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute based on the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
British Parliamentarians and speakers at the seminar also expressed solidarity with the Kashmiris and called on India to put an end to human rights violations in IIOJK. They highlighted the importance of addressing the longstanding Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.
Prior to the seminar, a Photo Exhibition showcased evidence of continued atrocities committed by Indian occupation forces in IIOJK. The images served as a powerful reminder of the need to address the human rights situation and work towards a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
The worldwide commemoration of Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir serves as a strong reminder of the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis in IIOJK, protect the human rights of the Kashmiris, and pursue an early resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
